subtitles
nounUK /ˈsʌb.taɪ.təlz/
US /ˈsʌb.t̬əlz/
Words shown at the bottom of a screen that tell you what people are saying.
I turned on the subtitles so I could understand the movie.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A second title given to a book or work, placed below the main title.
The book's subtitle explains that it is a guide for beginners.
3. Words that translate or describe what is being said in a video or broadcast.
The news report had subtitles in three languages.
4. A smaller heading under a main heading in a document.
Each chapter has subtitles that divide it into sections.